Sequential Intrathecal Injection of Fentanyl and Hyperbaric Bupivacaine

Summary

56 Parturients, aged 18-40 year, undergoing elective CS were randomly assigned to receive sequential intrathecal injection of fentanyl and hyperbaric bupivacaine at the same rate (normal sequential) NS or a rapid intrathecal injection of fentanyl followed by slow injection of hyperbaric bupivacaine (rapid sequential) RS. Time of first rescue analgesia, Dose of rescue analgesics, degree of postoperative pain, incidence of hypotension, hypotension duration, ephedrine dose, spinal anaesthesia related complications and failed block were recorded.

Timeline

Start

2016-01-01

Primary completion

2016-07-01

Completion

2016-07-01

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.